Euzen - Judged By

Pick of the Week 52 – Euzen

On the face of it, another one for the Race with the Devil soundtrack, but this song has more potential than the standard accompaniment to sacrificing a chicken. Undeniably gothic but simultaneously likeable and engaging, they straddle a nether world between Mordor and South Yorkshire with their semi-catchy ditties and the beautiful voice of singer Maria Franz (who has the look of a ginger vampire which can only be a good thing). Clearly they’re Scandinavian, so it’s all very stripped down and stark which I always love, but they’re definitely a group to watch in the future. Welcome to the Euzeniverse…

Faun - Egil Saga

Pick of the Week 36 - Faun

If you every fancy a bit of Germanic pagan folk or medievally tinged darkwave, then Faun will be just up your street. Leading exponents in the art of using unusual and traditional instruments, they also sing in a whole range of ancient languages and provide the perfect soundtrack for any twisted, alternative religious parties you may be throwing. Possibly like the one in ‘Race with the Devil’. It’s peculiarly hypnotic and beautiful flavour of music, so jog down to Stonehenge, turn up your Walkman and get frolicking!